What algorithm has been selected as the AES algorithm, replacing the DES algorithm?

The correct answer is C. Rijndael. On October 2, 2000, NIST announced the selection of the Rijndael Block Cipher, developed by the Belgian cryptographers Dr. Joan Daemen and Dr. Vincent Rijmen, as the proposed AES algorithm. Twofish and RC6 were also candidates. Blowfish is also a symmetric algorithm but wasn't a

Submitted by omar99· Apr 18, 2026Cryptography

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ARC6
BTwofish
CRijndael
DBlowfish

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A
7% (2)
B
3% (1)
C
86% (25)
D
3% (1)

Explanation

On October 2, 2000, NIST announced the selection of the Rijndael Block Cipher, developed by the Belgian cryptographers Dr. Joan Daemen and Dr. Vincent Rijmen, as the proposed AES algorithm. Twofish and RC6 were also candidates. Blowfish is also a symmetric algorithm but wasn't a finalist for a replacement for DES.

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#AES#Rijndael#Block cipher#Symmetric encryption

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